Assessing that the banned websites target Singapore gamblers, the Ministry of Home Affairs has blocked the websites as of 31 December 2024.
Singapore’s Government suggested that the websites may have contributed to more than 145,000 illegal gambling transactions involving the Singapore public, amounting to approximately SGD$37m (£22m).
“These blocking measures have impeded access to illegal online gambling to some extent,” a statement from the Ministry of Home Affairs read.
“However, this approach is clearly not foolproof as illegal operators can easily create new websites, and we do not have the ability to know of every gambling website.
“We encourage members of the public to report illegal gambling websites, apps, and advertisements, as well as bank accounts used by illegal gambling operators, to the police.”
The Government body also responded to a question from a Mr Yip Hon..